Finland hopes new nuclear reactor eases energy crunch

Finland’s new Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor will be able to produce about one-fifth of the electricity the country consumes Olivier MORIN AFP After over a decade of delays, the deafening sound of Finland’s new Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor finally running its turbine at full power was welcomed with joy — and relief. The Nordic country is …

Westinghouse Adds Two AP1000® Technology-based Reactors in China

The New Units Using AP1000 Technology at Lianjiang Will Expand Carbon-Free Power Westinghouse Electric Company congratulates China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) on adding two additional AP1000® technology-based plants in China to its growing list of newbuild projects. China’s State Council recently approved the two units owned by State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) at Lianjiang …

GSE Solutions Announces Newly Expanded Service Offerings Specifically for Nuclear Power Plant Life Extensions

GSE Systems, Inc. (“GSE Solutions” or “GSE” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GVP), a leader in advanced engineering services and workforce solutions that support the future of clean-energy production and decarbonization initiatives of the power industry, today announced it has begun to offer newly expanded service offerings specifically for nuclear power plant life extension services. GSE Engineering Services, …

OPG and ČEZ collaborate to advance clean nuclear power

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and Czech Republic-based ČEZ will collaborate to advance deployment of nuclear technology, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), to safely produce clean, reliable electricity in their jurisdictions, under a Memorandum of Understanding signed today. The two entities – Ontario’s largest electricity generator and one of Europe’s largest energy companies – are committed …

Westinghouse to be sold in $7.9-bln deal as interest in nuclear power grows

 Cameco Corp (CCO.TO) and Brookfield Renewable Partners said on Tuesday they would acquire nuclear power plant equipment maker Westinghouse Electric in a $7.9-billion deal including debt, amid renewed interest in nuclear energy. The deal for one of the most storied names in the American power industry at an equity value of $4.5 billion comes at a …

Greta Thunberg calls Germany using coal over nuclear a ‘bad idea’

The climate campaigner’s comments are being seized on by pro-nuclear politicians. Climate activist Greta Thunberg has slammed Berlin’s plan to shut down its remaining nuclear plants while increasing coal-fired power in comments that thrilled Germany’s pro-nuclear politicians and irked Greens. In an interview to be aired Wednesday, a teaser of which was shared online by TV host …

Gov. Youngkin pushing for small modular nuclear reactor in Southwest Virginia

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has a “moon shot” goal to ramp up nuclear energy. He’s aiming at Southwest Virginia, saying it “has an extraordinary workforce in the energy world.” Youngkin’s 2022 Virginia Energy Plan includes several recommendations in energy innovation. “Southwest Virginia has always been, and always will be about energy,” said Will Payne, director of Invest …

Unit 3 grid connection enhances energy security, adds over gigawatt of clean electricity capacity to UAE grid

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and its operations and maintenance subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company (Nawah), in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Transmission & Despatch Company (TRANSCO), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), has successfully connected Unit 3 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant to the UAE grid and is dispatching its …

MHI, Hitachi reviving Japan’s nuclear power industry

Hitachi also targeting small modular reactors in the UK together with GE After Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in late August, ordered the development and construction of new nuclear power plants, Japan’s nuclear power plant builders are quickly following up with new and safer reactors. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) on September 29 announced the conceptual design …

MPs Demand UKs Nuclear Investment to Help Allies Drop Russian Exports

UK industry is uniquely placed to help allies replace use of Russian nuclear fuel The Government must back urgent investment in UK nuclear capability to cut Russian civil nuclear leverage over our allies, according to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nuclear Energy paper, “Resisting Russia’s Energy War: UK Nuclear Investment for Allied Energy Security”. Nuclear …